The stories of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Indus Valley, and ancient China are, in a sense, the stories of their life-giving rivers. In this fascinating four-part series, the disciplines of archaeology, anthropology, sociology, engineering, agriculture, climatology, and metallurgy contribute to a thought-provoking examination of these civilizations, their contributions to world culture, and the central role of their vital waterways. 4-part series, 59 minutes each.

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The Series Includes : Egypt: Journey to the Global Civilization | Mesopotamia: I Have Conquered the River | Indus: The Unvoiced Civilization | China: Heritage of the Wild Dragon

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